Film at Lincoln Center

Film at Lincoln Center, previously known as the Film Society of Lincoln Center (until April 29, 2019),[1] is a film society based in New York City, United States. Founded in 1969 by three Lincoln Center executives—William F. May, Martin E. Segal and Schuyler G. Chapin[2]—the film society spotlights American independent cinema and world cinema, and recognizes and supports new filmmakers.[3] The Film Society of Lincoln Center is one of the eleven resident organizations at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center

David Geffen Hall, where the Film Society holds its annual Gala Tribute.

Buildings of Lincoln Center

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Buildings and structures in Lincoln Center: 1 Samuel B. and David Rose Building (includes Walter Reade Theater) 2 Juilliard School 3 Alice Tully Hall 4 Vivian Beaumont Theater (includes Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater) 5 Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center 6 David Geffen Hall 7 New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (includes Bruno Walter Auditorium) 8 Metropolitan Opera House 9 Josie Robertson Plaza with Revson Fountain 10 Damrosch Park 11 David H. Koch Theater 12 David Rubenstein Atrium 13 Jazz at Lincoln Center

Over the last four decades, the film society has introduced to American audiences the works of many of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers, including François Truffaut, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, Pedro Almodóvar and Martin Scorsese.

Each year the organization presents its annual Gala Tribute, honoring legendary stars and industry leaders at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center also hosts the annual New York Film Festival and is a co-presenter (with the Museum of Modern Art) of the New Directors/New Films Festival. The Film Society also publishes the bi-monthly film journal Film Comment.